Software Engineering Lead

BMA is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to join our team. This is a fully remote role. 

Job Summary

• Reports to the Project Manager.

• Formulates and defines specifications for complex operating software programming applications or modifies and maintains complex existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer.

• Provides top-level technical expertise, including performing in-depth and complex software systems programming and analysis.

• Designs architecture, including software, hardware, and communications, to support all requirements and to accommodate present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.

• Ensures systems remain compatible with and compliant to open systems standards and DoD architecture.

• Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting functional and technical requirements, including hardware and software updates or upgrades.

• Interacts with project management to plan project schedules and technical direction.

• Develops high-level system design diagrams and program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.

• Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel.

• Conducts quality assurance reviews and evaluates existing and new software products.

• Provides overall operating system maintenance, including file maintenance routines, telecommunications networks, computer accounting, and advanced mathematical or scientific software packages.

• Supports all phases of software systems programming applications.

• Evaluates new and existing software products.

Clearance Requirements 

There is a Secret Security Clearance requirement for this role. 

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a relevant field.

• Possesses one or more of the following certifications: Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), CompTIA Security+, or Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security).

• Brings over 10 years of experience in systems engineering and software development.

• Possesses more than 5 years of experience working with DLA and/or DoD networks.

• Has demonstrated expertise with MicroStrategy and other Business Intelligence platforms, including analytics, data modeling, and dashboard design.

• Has implemented modern security solutions, including technologies such as Blockchain and related cryptographic methods.

• Has worked extensively with UNIX and/or Linux environments.

• Has utilized DevSecOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD in operational settings.

• Has operated eDiscovery software to support legal, investigative, and compliance-related workflows.

• Has applied advanced technical knowledge across all areas of applications programming, including system design, updates, firewalls, storage solutions, and data retrieval methods.